Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water – Visit Independently

12:00 PM – Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water – Visit Independently

10:00 am:  Commemorative Mass

1:00 pm:  Opening ceremonies & other activities throughout the afternoon

Visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka.

Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First Nations, cottagers and tourists to celebrate our heritage and community.

• Commemorative Mass and self-guided cemetery tour at Our Lady of Good Counsel on the shores of Lake Katchewanooka
• Ceremonial water voyage from the landing spot of Francis Young to Lock 27, symbolizing the importance of water to the family and the future community
• Opening ceremonies at Lock 27
• Highlight various aspects of our history
• Celebrate Irish Heritage with musicians & dancers
• Recognize the support and friendship of First Nation Community from the earliest arrival of Francis Young
• Historical documents, speakers and books
• Self-guided walking tour of historical sites and local businesses to learn, shop, eat, drink and reunite with friends and family

Location: Young’s Point at Lock 27

Time: 12:30PM onward

Details: With your own transportation, visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka during its commemoration of ‘200 Years on the Water’. Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First Nations, cottagers and tourists to celebrate our heritage and community. The day’s activities include a ceremonial water voyage from the landing spot of Francis Young to Lock 27 (at 12:30), symbolizing the importance of water to the family and the future community. Followed by opening ceremonies at Lock 27. Celebrate Irish Heritage with musicians & dancers, recognize the support and friendship of the First Nation Community from the earliest arrival of Francis Young. Enjoy historical documents, photographs, books & stories. Take a self-guided walk of historical sites and local businesses to learn, shop, eat, drink and reunite with friends and family.

Good to Know: This event is organized and hosted by the community group of Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water. No pre-registration required if you provide your own transportation. Should you wish to attend the event AND require transportation, please refer to “Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water – Bus Trip” for info and to book tickets. Highly recommended to bring a foldable lawn chair as outdoor seating options will be limited.

Parking is limited. Please park at the former school grounds (no an aquaponic farm “Pure Home Grown”) and take the shuttle bus to the lock.

From the Group:

Location:

The main tent will be set up in the field at River Avenue and Nathaway Drive in Young’s Point (See map below).

Start Time:

Events start at 12:15 with a nine canoe flotilla arriving at the locks. Set to live fiddle music, the story will be told of the journey from Ireland in 1825.

For full program, please see below.

Name Tags & Programs: 

Please stop at the YP General Store to pick up a program & name tag (You will have to write it out with marker provided.)

Seating:

This is festival seating, so please bring your own blankets / chairs for sitting.    A few chairs will be provided for those who forget – but you will definitely find your own more comfortable. 

There will be a large tent to provide some shade, but seating on the grass is also likely. Priority in the tent will be for Elders and participants in the days events.

Food & Refreshments

You are welcome to bring a picnic, but we encourage you to support our local businesses as well.

• OBI Licensed Patio
• Lock 27 Tap & Grill Licensed Patio
• Young’s Point General Store
• Lions Club Food Truck

Parking:

CAR POOLING ESSENTIAL: There is virtually no parking at the locks, but we have secured a large parking area at Pure Home Grown at 2725 Chalmer’s Ave.   On-street parking on both sides of the water will also be available.  Shuttle buses will run from approximately 11:30 to 7:00.

There will be reserved parking for Volunteers, Talent and “Somewhat Accessible” spots – more on that separately.

BUS TURNAROUND indicted in RED on map below

Program